Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Minerva, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,196

Median Agei

44.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.1%2,977

Two or More

4.9%157

Black

1.4%46

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%126

High School Diploma

48.9%1,172

Some College (<1 yr)

11.5%275

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%265

Associate's Degree

5.1%123

Bachelor's Degree

5.6%135

Master's Degree

2.4%57

Professional Degree

0.4%9

Doctorate

0.3%6

HS or Higher

90.5%

BA or Higher

8.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$124,400

Median Renti

$904

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.2%863

Renter-Occupied

44.8%701

Total Units

1,711

Homeownership

55.2%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.9%68

$50K–$100K

17.4%150

$100K–$150K

40.7%351

$150K–$200K

22.7%196

$200K–$300K

10.1%87

$300K–$500K

1.3%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

250

$750–$1,000

195

$1,000–$1,250

167

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

2.9%49

1990–1999

7.9%136

1980–1989

5.2%89

1970–1979

7.1%121

1960–1969

11.6%198

1950–1959

28.1%480

1940–1949

8.2%140

1939 or earlier

29.1%498

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72%1,126

Electricity

24.1%377

Bottled/LP Gas

2%32

Wood

0.8%12

No Fuel

0.6%10

Fuel Oil

0.4%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,380

Mean Household Incomei

$62,715

Per Capita Incomei

$31,483

Poverty Ratei

12.8%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

1,695

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.9%77

$10K–$15K

3.5%55

$15K–$20K

3.1%49

$20K–$25K

5.6%88

$25K–$30K

4.3%68

$30K–$35K

3.3%52

$35K–$40K

6.6%103

$40K–$45K

4.2%66

$45K–$50K

5.2%81

$50K–$60K

18.2%285

$60K–$75K

9.3%146

$75K–$100K

13.7%214

$100K–$125K

8.6%134

$125K–$150K

5.8%91

$150K–$200K

3.1%48

$200K+

0.4%7

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,654

Avg. Commutei

20.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,672

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

242(9% of civilian adults)